Studious

Studious
Studious Stu"di*ous, a. [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See {Study}.] 1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. [1913 Webster]

2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. --Locke. [1913 Webster]

3. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies. [1913 Webster]

You that are so studious Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. --Massinger. [1913 Webster]

4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. [1913 Webster]

For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented? --Rambler. [1913 Webster]

5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic] [1913 Webster]

But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's pale. --Milton. [1913 Webster] -- {Stu"di*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Stu"di*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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  • studious — mid 14c. (implied in studiously), from L. studiosus, from studium (see STUDY (Cf. study)). Related: Studiousness …   Etymology dictionary

  • studious — [adj] scholarly, attentive academic, assiduous, bookish*, bookworm*, busy, careful, contemplative, diligent, eager, earnest, grubbing, hard working, industrious, intellectual, learned, lettered, meditative, reflective, sedulous, serious,… …   New thesaurus

  • studious — ► ADJECTIVE 1) spending a lot of time studying or reading. 2) done deliberately or with great care. DERIVATIVES studiously adverb studiousness noun …   English terms dictionary

  • studious — adjective Date: 14th century 1. assiduous in the pursuit of learning 2. a. of, relating to, or concerned with study < studious habits > b. favorable to study < a studious environment > 3. a. diligent or earnest in intent < made a st …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • studious — studiously, adv. studiousness, n. /stooh dee euhs, styooh /, adj. 1. disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy. 2. concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes. 3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking:… …   Universalium

  • studious — adjective 1) a studious nature Syn: scholarly, academic, bookish, intellectual, erudite, learned, donnish 2) studious attention Syn: diligent, careful, attentive, assiduous, painstak …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • studious — /ˈstjudiəs / (say styoohdeeuhs) adjective 1. disposed or given to study: a studious boy. 2. concerned with, characterised by, or relating to study: studious tastes. 3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care. 4. studied or carefully… …  

  • studious — [[t]stju͟ːdiəs, stu͟ː [/t]] ADJ GRADED Someone who is studious spends a lot of time reading and studying books. I was a very quiet, studious little girl. Syn: bookish …   English dictionary

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